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Cuba Again Receives Two Million Visitors

CUBA, October 31th, 2009. For the sixth consecutive year, Cuba has received two million visitors, and this time 15 days earlier than in 2008, which is a reason for rejoicing by the smokeless industry, reports the Ministry of the Tourism.

This achievement by our country acquires greater relevance considering the world economic crisis and the health situation in the world. These phenomena that have considerably influenced a decrease of tourist flows and have caused the World Tourism Organization (WTO) to predict a 5% decrease in activity globally.

In spite of such predictions, Cuba has experiences a cumulative growth of 3.9 % in arrivals. Among the offers highlighted are that it is a tourism of peace, health, safety and trust for those who choose it. The zeal of the workers of the sector is trying to raise competitiveness and efficiency, especially when the high season begins. (Cubaminrex- Granma)

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